Crispy Baked Chicken Cutlets
These golden, oven-fried chicken cutlets use the same method as my Chicken Parmesan recipe, minus the sauce and cheese, letting those crunchy edges shine.
Ingredients
For The Chicken
- 1½ lbs chicken tenders or chicken breast pounded thin
- ½ cup flour gluten-free or all-purpose
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 2 cups Italian breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese
- sea salt
- ground black pepper
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Pound chicken tenders or sliced chicken breasts to about ¼-inch thickness. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Spray your baking rack (is using with olive oil spray)
- Place a piece of parchment paper to line your baking sheet fitted with a baking rack. Spray your baking rack (is using with olive oil spray). This allows airflow under the chicken, giving you perfectly golden, crispy edges without frying.
- Set Up the Breading StationBowl 1: flourBowl 2: beaten eggsBowl 3: Italian breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan
- Dip each piece into the flour, shaking off excess.Dip into the egg wash.Coat fully in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently so it sticks.
- Place the breaded cutlets on your prepared baking sheet.
- Spray generously with olive oil spray.Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes until golden, crispy, and cooked to 165°F internally.
- Enjoy as-is, with hot honey, ranch, marinara on the side, or on top of salads, pasta, or sandwiches.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Serving Size: 1 baked chicken cutletServings: 6
- Calories: 298
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Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2.3g
- Cholesterol: 103mg
- Sodium: 503mg
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Total Carbohydrates: 21g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.6g
- Sugars: 1.3g
- Protein: 32g